From 4-6 February 2026, Berlin transforms into the global home of fresh produce as Fruit Logistica ignites the industry with groundbreaking innovation, energising connections, and bold ideas shaping its future
Every February, something special happens in Berlin. The city fills with the colours, flavours and stories of people who nourish the world. For three days, from 4-6 February, they will all converge in one place where the heartbeat of the global fresh produce industry will become unmistakably loud: Fruit Logistica.
Growers, traders, engineers, scientists and pioneers arrive from all continents, carrying ideas, ambitions and a shared belief in progress. Over 2,500 exhibitors from around 90 countries are due to take part, making it the world’s largest and most international gathering of companies in the fruit and vegetable sector.
A global meeting point with purpose
In 2025, Fruit Logistica brought together 91,000 industry professionals from 151 countries, and more than 95 per cent said they would recommend the event. From the moment the venue is entered, it becomes clear why: this is where the global fruit and vegetable sector moves forward.
Beyond its scale, the event is defined by real industry momentum – conversations in busy aisles, meetings between long-standing partners, and spontaneous exchanges that lead to new ideas.
This year’s guiding theme, ’Let’s grow!’, captures that spirit.
“Let’s grow is much more than a slogan,” said director Alexander Stein. “It reflects our determination to push ahead, to embrace innovation, and to grow not only technologically and economically but also as a global community. Fruit Logistica is where that future begins.”
Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and France remain the top five countries represented by exhibitors, and participation from Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Africa continues to increase.
Three segments that tell the whole story
The story unfolds across three seamlessly connected segments that cover the entire value chain: Fresh Produce, Machinery and Technology, and Logistics.
In Fresh Produce, trade visitors can explore the global marketplace for fruit and vegetables, discover emerging varieties, gain insights into shifting supply landscapes and meet buyers and retailers from around the world.
In the Machinery and Technology segment, they enter a world where technology becomes tangible, with AI-driven cultivation systems, precision irrigation, advanced grading lines and autonomous harvesting robots demonstrating how efficiency and sustainability can grow hand in hand.
In the Logistics segment, trade visitors experience the delicate art of moving freshness across the globe, discovering next-generation cold chain systems, robotics, drones, port solutions and digital supply-chain platforms that combine speed, safety and sustainability.
Formats that bring stories to life
The Startup World forms a vibrant ecosystem of ideas and ambition, where young companies introduce bold technologies for agriculture, logistics, vertical farming and data-driven production. Industry veterans stop by, ask questions, challenge and inspire. In this environment, the future often begins with a single meaningful conversation.
On the Insights Stage, exhibitors explain the stories behind their technologies, highlight the problems they solve and give trade visitors a direct look at how ideas turn into practical solutions.
Across the Expert Forums, a landscape of knowledge unfolds through six stages: the Fresh Produce Forum, Farming Forward, the Logistics Hub, the Future Lab, the Insights Stage and the Podcast Studio.
More than 200 experts present over 100 sessions covering breeding innovations, retail marketing, greenhouse automation, artificial intelligence, vertical farming, climate resilience and the logistics of the future. Each talk opens up a new perspective.
Along the Organic Route, a clearly marked virtual path guides trade visitors to more than 200 exhibitors with certified organic products. It tells a story of responsibility, transparency and the growing global movement toward sustainable value chains.
In the New Product Showcase, trade visitors encounter a gallery of what comes next. Whether it is a new variety, a packaging concept or a technological solution, each exhibit represents a step forward and an idea made tangible.
The 20th Fruit Logistica Innovation Award marks a milestone moment. In 2026, the industry’s most prestigious award celebrates its twentieth anniversary. Throughout the halls, dedicated displays present the finalists, and on 6 February the award ceremony becomes an emotional highlight as visionary teams step into the spotlight and their achievements are celebrated across the global industry.
Friday 6 February 2026, isn’t just the last day of the trade show – it’s Fruitful Friday, a vibrant celebration packed with business, science, and entertainment.
From the Mascot Race at the South Entrance to the inspiring FLIA Award Ceremony and the forward-looking Frutic Science Symposium organised in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), the day brings together innovation, industry expertise, and fresh energy.
Trend Report 2026
Fruit Logistica delivers value to the industry not only during the three days of the trade show, but also throughout the year with its recently published Trend Report and the European Statistics Handbook, which will be published shortly before Fruit Logistica 2026, providing essential guidance for the global fresh produce sector.
The Fruit Logistica Trend Report 2026 reveals how artificial intelligence and automation are fundamentally reshaping global fruit and vegetable supply chains.
Today, AI technologies already enhance key areas such as production efficiency, quality control, logistics, and retail forecasting. Industry experts surveyed for the report highlight the rapid adoption of AI-driven quality grading, predictive crop modelling, and logistics optimisation.
They also identify significant future potential in fully autonomous harvesting, non-destructive quality assessment, and intelligent cold-chain management – advancements that are set to redefine efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the global fresh produce sector.
